All language subtitles for FOREST_FOR_THE_TREES

I think that's it.

Thanks.

- We'll be right down.
- Okay.

Thanks for helping me anyway.

We're both adults here.

Well, then...

Let's go down.

Come here.

- Bye. Take care.
- Bye.

We'd better go before
someone starts bawling.

Bye, Bernd.

THE FOREST FOR THE TREES

- Yes?
- Mr. Meiser?

I just wanted
to introduce myself.

I'm Melanie Pr�schle,
your new neighbor.

I see.

And?

I've brought you
a little housewarming present.

It's homemade schnapps.

Oh, I wouldn't say no to that.

Great.

I have a little housewarming
present for you.

But I guess that's not
the right word,

since that would be
what you give me.

In any case,
it's homemade schnapps.

My daughter really should have gotten into
the college prep program.

Her average was good enough,

but the teacher said
she wouldn't make it.

I was upset, but what can I do?
Her German isn't so good.

That's why it didn't work out.

Dictation is a problem.
You know, spelling...

It'll somehow all come together.

It's so hard to
decorate an apartment.

For women, yes.

You think a sharp contrast
would be better?

A sharp contrast
is always better.

- Think so?
- Yes.

I'll just try the yellow one
more time.

Sure, go ahead.

No, the yellow
makes it look so pale.

- It doesn't fit.
- No, it doesn't fit.

The two of us are getting off
to a good start!

It doesn't like me.

This looks more complicated
than it is, sorry.

So this is the biology lab.

Great.

This is a nice laboratory.

How old are you,
if I may ask?

- 27.
- 27.

Why don't we use
our first names?

- I'm Thorsten.
- I'm Melanie.

Thorsten Rehm.

- Great.
- Our assembly hall.

I'm excited...

but it's awkward starting
in the middle of the school year.

But I'm looking forward to it.

Three, two, one...

The bell!
I hadn't actually heard it yet.

Shh...

What is it?
Oh, it's a mousetrap.

- Is this a joke?
- No.

We have mice here.

- Seriously?
- Yes!

But there were punks
in the '70s, too.

Yeah, that's true.

I often prepare my worksheets here.
You can too.

- All of us teachers use these a lot.
- I see. Very interesting.

It's really
a wonderful resource.

I mean,
it offers opportunities

we couldn't have imagined years ago.
The things you can do!

Yes, that's true.

Ladies and gentlemen...

fellow teachers,

I'm going to try
to keep it short.

I did my teaching internship
in Plochingen,

my hometown.

I was able to work
on various projects

and use a variety
of teaching methods.

So I hope you don't mind
a little breath of fresh air.

I'm very much
looking forward

to working together
with all of you.

Well, I guess I can declare
the buffet open now.

- Here's to your new job.
- Thank you.

But, Ms. Pr�schle,
as for that "breath of fresh air,"

we'll have to talk about that.

- All right.
- Hello, everyone.

How are things with your band?
Got that record contract yet?

Yes, we're working on it.
One more thing.

We have an event called "One World"
coming up, used to be "Third World,"

and I'm sort of in charge
of organizing it.

If you'd like to,
you're welcome to join the crew.

Of course,

I'd need to oversee everything,
but generally...

Of course.
Well, I'll have to see.

I have so many things
planned already.

Anyway, I think we ought to
get together and exchange ideas.

I'd like to hear what
your approach is and all.

"All nice little children

like delicious, crispy,
crunchy"...

We're finished!

- Okay, green...
- No, it was us!

- Green finished first.
- No, we did!

Sorry, but they finished first.

No way!

- Kids!
- He threw it on the floor!

Careful now, don't throw
the hat on the floor.

Come on, if you calm down
and keep playing you might still win!

What's this now?

The bell's going to ring
any minute,

but we need
to discuss this.

On our field trip

we'll be going
to the Weingarten Moorlands.

Boring!

No, it won't be a bit boring,
I promise.

It's going to be
an adventure.

- We could go swimming.
- Rust!

- No, we can't go swimming.
- We want to go to Rust!

- Swimming, swimming!
- Rust!

- What's "Rust"?
- The amusement park!

No, we can't do that.

No, we can't go to Rust and we can't go
to the swimming pool either.

"Rust, Rust!"

And the idiot that I am,

I ordered pairs of binoculars

from the Environmental
Protection Society.

Come on.

Yes, I know.
But they promised

to work harder
in class if we go.

But you're lucky.

You work in a school
with young teachers.

No, the only one here is Thorsten,

"Mr. Know-It-All. "

By the way,

how are you coming along
with the "Klaus project"?

Uh-huh...

Really?

Funny.

Cool.

I'll make some friends too.

- We get an employee discount and...
- Is this spot free?

Yes, it is.

- I just think it's totally unfair.
- Why?

Our new guy...
the young one, Mr. H�ger...

she rolls right over him

and he's completely
defenseless.

- Well, but maybe she...
- It's awfully hot, isn't it?

Maybe she has problems.

- Oh, please.
- Why else would she do that?

I have problems too, but I don't take
more than my fair share of tea.

And how does it fit?

Honestly,

it looks pretty bad
around my butt.

Well, they're a bit tight,
that's true.

Are you looking for
business attire?

- Yes, business attire, more or less.
- What do you do?

- I'm a teacher.
- Here in Karlsruhe?

Yes, at the Bose School.

Bose?
That's where I went!

Really?

But you're from around
Stuttgart, aren't you?

Well, my parents are
from that area originally,

but I've lived here
for a while.

I just moved here,
actually.

By the way,
I'm Melanie,

Melanie Pr�schle.

I'm Tina. Hi.

Well, anyway,
I'm looking for something

that won't make me
look too young.

The other day a student wanted
to bum a cigarette off me.

Oh, that's a bit awkward,
isn't it?

So something
very professional looking?

A plus! A plus!

- What! D plus?
- What? No way!

That must be a mistake!

Yes, unfortunately the dictation
didn't turn out so well.

You've been very restless

and you haven't
been concentrating.

Would you please
put your chocolate milk away?

No.

And indeed, the troublemakers
did their worst.

But since we don't want this
to go on your record,

let's correct it right away.

What was the highest grade?

The highest grade
was a B minus.

You can't just throw
your milk at me.

Yes, I can.

But you're not allowed to.

I'll have to ask
your mother to come in.

Go ahead.

Hello.

Are you all right?

Yes, I'm fine.

I just spilled something
on my jacket.

That's never pleasant.

Kids really notice everything.

Yes, that's true.

Hi, there!

I thought I recognized you.

I was in your shop
the other day.

Oh right, the teacher!

- Hi!
- Hi.

- What are you doing here?
- I live here.

That's my living room
and there's the kitchen.

Really?
What a coincidence!

I live right over there...

the window
with the curtains.

So, has the suit helped yet?

Yes, actually,
I think it has.

Why don't you come
by sometime if you'd like?

We could have some coffee.

Sure, I'll do that
sometime.

Just ring the doorbell,
first floor.

- Okay.
- I'm usually home.

- Okay, bye!
- Bye.

And then Louis just...

It's Jean-Louis.

Okay, Jean-Louis,
your son,

flung his chocolate milk
at my back.

Come, Ms. Pr�schle, "flung"?

The story he told
was a bit different.

- What did he tell you?
- That's not important.

Well, from my point of view,
that's what happened,

so I had to ask you to come.

I'll tell you what I think,
Ms. Pr�schle.

Please do.

Compared to last year
with Mr. L�tzig,

Jean-Louis's marks have gone down
by more than a whole grade.

Have you considered how frustrating
that might be to a child?

Of course.

I certainly empathize
with the children

and try to understand them,

but that doesn't mean

your son can throw
chocolate milk at me.

Besides, with Mr. L�tzig,
the entire class had better marks.

So, if you look at it
that way...

You know why?

Because Mr. L�tzig

managed to keep the class
under control better.

- Hello!
- Hello.

- What a nice surprise.
- Am I disturbing you?

No, not at all!
Please, come in.

Just a little
housewarming present.

Thank you.
Great!

You see, I'm discussing forests
with my fifth graders at the moment.

Well, this is the living room.

Nice.

- I was so startled just now.
- Why?

Just because of the bell.
I'd never heard it before.

Oh, I see.

- You can really see my whole apartment.
- Yes, you can.

Would you like some coffee?

It's a totally different
kind of life...

the people that
you meet there,

and you rise
with the sun.

There's just something
in the air there,

you know?

I can really imagine you
being hostess at a resort.

I vacationed
at a beach club like that once,

and I wondered

what the hostesses are like...
you know, as people.

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

But I think I'd better
get back.

No.
You're really welcome to stay.

You know what?
You need a schnapps.

And what's he doing now?

Just got up.

And?

He's going over
to the living room.

Really?

- Get down, Melanie!
- Okay okay.

- What's he doing in there?
- He's turning on the TV.

He always turns on the TV
when he gets home.

When we were
going out together,

he was always
watching soaps.

It really used to piss me off.
It's not very manly.

It's unmanly.

It's not something
you'd want to admit to anyone.

- Cheers.
- Cheers.

I think I should stop
talking your ear off.

It's no problem, really.

It's a nice change
from the usual

"I forgot my pencil case. "

Thank you, Melanie,
you really cheered me up.

My pleasure.

And you got me drunk.

Bernd was always
glued to "Baywatch," too.

- Hello.
- Hello.

I heard about
the chocolate milk incident.

Uh-huh...

I just wanted to say

if you have any problems,
then I'd be glad to...

Why would I
have problems?

Because kids
vent their frustration

by throwing stuff
at each other?

I thought he threw it
at you.

No.

Sorry.

Oh, Thorsten...

I'm going to be doing
that project on oceans after all.

- Oh, that's too bad.
- The students wanted it that way.

Of course.

Well, it is rather difficult

to combine math
with biology, isn't it?

Yes, unless we do calculations
of water volume.

Why don't we go out to lunch
after school sometime?

Yes, that would be nice.
We should do that sometime.

A present from my fifth graders,
and it's not even my birthday.

Isn't that sweet?

Very sweet.

- Oh hi, it's you.
- Hi, Tina.

I was wondering
who it was.

Shall we have coffee?
I brought cake.

Sure.

But my place
is a total mess.

Don't worry,
I promise not to look.

Come on in.

Sorry I didn't call,

but I was just so busy
last week.

It's such a mess here.

Wow.

The turquoise is lovely.

Yeah?

Oh, it's a bar!

I always wondered
what that was.

Those fans are great,
aren't they?

- Really?
- Well, you know,

it keeps food from stinking up
the place so much.

I've never used the thing.

Would you like
some coffee?

Yes, I'd love some.

Want to show me
around first?

Very nice.

Oh, is that you?

Um-hmm.

Wow... you almost
look like a model.

Really?
Thank you.

- Is that Tobias?
- Um-hmm.

Let's go back
to the kitchen.

Okay.

Sorry, Melanie,
I'm so out of it.

I had way too much
to drink yesterday.

- Where did you go?
- I went out with some friends.

First we went to "The Topsy"
and then to "Unterhaus. "

Call me sometime
when you go out.

Sure, I'll do that
sometime.

Look at this.

All in all,
it was eight years.

That's a pretty long time.

Yes, it's been hard for me,

even though I was the one
who broke it off.

I don't really know
anyone here yet and...

I'm just not
used to being single.

Well, at least
I know you now.

Right.

So...

how are you doing
with the whole Tobias thing?

Fine, thanks.

You sure?

Of course.
I'll be fine.

I should change
the subject, huh?

No, don't be silly.

I'm just a little tired today.

Do you ever watch
"Sex and the City"?

Yeah, once in a while.

Oh, that's Bine.

The more the merrier.

So...

what are you two
up to later?

Oh, nothing special, really.

Just watching videos
and stuff.

I don't know yet either.

Someone was coming
for the weekend,

but they canceled.

Maybe I'll go for
a bike ride later.

Well then,
I'll head home now.

Could you just hand me
my cake box?

- Sure.
- Thanks.

- Bye.
- Bye.

That's a good point.

- I'll just write that...
- What a lame topic!

- Wait and see...
- A topic for kindergartners!

- No, it's very current...
- It's still kindergarten stuff!

I think we need to
talk about some basics first.

Look at that
crappy thing!

How should we
go about discussing this?

Is that from
the flea market?

First of all,
how a discussion is led...

Look at that
piece of crap!

Shut up.
I got it at Brameier's.

- Come on, everyone, please.
- "Please," what?

- It's a totally normal pen!
- Look at that piece of crap.

- It's not crap!
- Oh, shove it up your ass!

- Alexander, that's enough!
- She asked for it!

- Now, Alexander...
- Not just Alexander! Verena, too!

Verena, you turn around.

Freedom of speech
applies to him, too.

Bet you got it
in a brothel.

I did not!
Now shut up.

- Stop doodling and write.
- We are!

I see. Okay.

Who wants to read out loud?

- I do!
- Me! Me!

Just a minute,
children.

Will you be quiet?!

- Where's your teacher, anyway?
- Right here.

We're taking a test
next door, all right?

- I'm really sorry.
- Unbelievable!

Now kids,
they're taking a test next door,

so we really have to
be more quiet.

Nothing.

I just wanted to say hello.

What are you up to?

To Esslingen.

Yeah, me too.

Yes, Karlsruhe's
all right.

Well, I...

just wanted to say
that you're still on my mind a lot.

Yeah.

Well, call me sometime.

Fine.

So did things go okay
with the technician?

Yes, he was very nice.

Do you want
your keys back

or should I
hang on to them?

No, you can keep them.

You might need them again.

So what happened
on Friday?

On Friday? Why?

We had a date.

- Was that Friday?
- Yes.

Weren't we going
to call to confirm?

Actually, no.

Melanie, I'm really sorry.
I completely forgot.

It's not a big deal.

Let me think,
what did I do on Friday?

Oh, right.

I met my brother and we went
to visit my parents.

- Oh, I see.
- I think I'd better get home.

I'm running awfully late.
I still have to take a shower.

- Hello.
- Hello.

There's just one thing
I wanted to ask you...

just a quick question.

Why couldn't you just tell me
that you met with Tobias?

What?

Well, I happened to see you
come home together on Friday.

Tobias?
That was my brother.

We'd come back
from seeing my parents.

Oh, okay.
Oh, and I thought...

What did you think?

Well, I thought

you wanted
to see Tobias instead,

but didn't want to tell me
that you wanted to do something else.

But I told you
I went to see my family.

Yes, that's true.

Well, I've got
to get back to this.

Okay, then.
See you soon.

Could you
hand these out, please?

- I never handed one in.
- Neither did I.

I'll give those of you

who haven't handed in
their papers yet

a last chance
to do so today.

If you don't, I'll probably
have to give you an F.

Look, you marked this
wrong!

You need to watch
your handwriting.

My handwriting
is perfectly fine!

You want me to spend
five hours writing

because you can't read?

You're the only teacher who has
ever had trouble reading my writing.

No one else ever complained.

You're giving me back
the points you took off!

Verena, you just have to spend
more time on your homework.

More time? I spend
enough time on my homework!

I do this crap for you
every day.

I can see
you're very upset, but...

That's only normal
if you can't read.

You know what?
I'll make an exception

and let you hand
your paper in tomorrow.

Great, I get to spend five hours
writing out each single letter.

No, you won't.

- Ms. Pf�hler?
- Hi.

I'd like to talk
to you sometime.

It's about
my ninth grade class.

Actually, I was thinking
of putting in a request

for a new biology textbook.

I was just wondering

if you might be interested
in supporting it.

I see. Well...

actually, I'm really quite happy
with the one we have.

Oh, okay.
Never mind.

It was just an idea
that popped into my head.

Excuse me,
I'll just go...

and get rid of my tea bag.

Now we're almost
finished.

Great.
I'll just leave this open.

Almost done.
We did pretty well.

Yes, and it really
didn't take long.

Don't worry about it.
I'll do it later

when the people are here,
so it won't dry out.

Right.

Hey, thanks for your help.

No problem.

That's pretty much it.

Everything's ready.

Is this the new collection?

This is nice.

Melanie, why don't I
give you a call?

Maybe later,
if we go out afterwards.

For now, it's going to be
just my co-workers, you know?

Oh, okay.
Just give me a call!

That one's great.
Gorgeous color.

I bet it would look
amazing on you.

- You think so?
- Mm-hmm.

Why don't you take it?

Really?
Thank you!

No, it's okay.
It's way too expensive.

Well, it's your decision.

But for real silk,

it actually isn't
that expensive.

You know,
I think I will take it.

Michi,
I really can't talk long.

I'm invited to a party.

At a friend's place.

You know, Tina,
my neighbor?

Tina?

Excuse me
for a moment.

Did you try to call?

Me?
No, I didn't. Why?

My display showed
two missed incoming calls.

Well no,
I hadn't called yet.

We haven't decided
if we're going out or not.

- You drove here to ask me that?
- No, silly.

I met some colleagues
for drinks nearby.

Where?

Uh, it was a Greek place.

I can't think
of the name right now.

It's still just employees?
I'd better go on home, then.

Don't be silly.
Now that you're here

- you're staying.
- All right.

- You want a drink?
- I'd love one.

I'll get you something.

- Hi, I'm Melanie.
- Hello.

- Hi, I'm Patrick.
- Nice to meet you.

Hi, I'm Miriam. You're also
connected to the shop somehow?

No, I'm just a friend.

Oh, I see.

Melanie lives across
from me, you know?

You picked two flats
near each other?

No, it was a coincidence,
actually.

Melanie is a teacher
at Bose School

and a very good customer.

- Well...
- Well, in that case...

- Cheers!
- Cheers!

We teachers
tease each other a lot.

Ms. Pf�hler
is really funny.

She told me
Mrs. Fischer-Walter

doesn't really get those presents
from her students.

She actually buys them
herself.

Tina can tell you
a funny school story too.

- No, really.
- Come on, tell it.

It's so funny, really.

I'm not
in the mood to, okay?

Oh, well.

Hey, what's the matter?

Nothing. I'm tired,
that's all.

Some classes really
are crazy, though.

Oh, absolutely.

For example,
take Ms. Pr�schle's class.

They're already utterly
impossible.

She messed them up
for good,

you'll never get them
back in line.

Well, it is hard,
you know,

if you don't have
enough authority.

And she has the nerve
to tell us

about her "innovative"
teaching methods.

Our "breath of fresh air. "

But then, that class was
already difficult,

and she had to take over

in the middle
of the school year.

But she's got
to take control.

You can't let things
get out of hand.

Well, I have to get going.

Yes, of course.
See you.

Hi, Mom, it's...

nothing's the matter.

Why do you always assume
that something's happened?

But can't I call you at work?

I was just bored.
I have a free period.

No, Mom.

How could I be on the phone
if something had happened to me?

Actually,
I just wanted to say

that I won't be able to visit
during the break.

No.
I have to work.

Assholes, all of them.

- That's stupid.
- Who can do that?

- Since when do teachers do that?
- Come on, please just do it.

- That's stupid.
- Actually, it's quite interesting.

Fabienne?
I see, you can roll yours.

Since when do we
stick our tongues out at students?

Now you get
to stick yours out at me.

See, you can't roll yours.

Now we'll see
what this is all about.

Take out your workbooks,
please,

and copy
what's on the board.

Please get your workbooks
out, Philip, Alexander.

- I don't have a workbook.
- So ask for a sheet of paper.

Dominic, please give Gabor
a sheet of paper

so he can copy
the diagram.

See, Ms. Pr�schle?
He never gives me anything.

- Dominic, give Felix some paper.
- I don't have a workbook.

- Come on, we need to hurry.
- We need to get a move on!

What kind of crap is this?

- Okay, open your books, please.
- Close the book!

Philip, will you please
be quiet now?!

- Shut up.
- "Please, please. "

Open your book
to page 45... no, 54!

All of you open
your books to page 54!

- Hello.
- Hello.

Sorry, I misplaced my keys
at the school.

No problem, really.

Hi, I'd like to have

the bamiya
with begi and tumtumo.

I'll take the "Arica Platter. "

Can I order
just a single portion?

- Sure.
- Oh, good. I'll take that, then.

- Thank you.
- You're welcome.

How nice
that this worked out.

Yes.

How long have you
been here now?

Uh, almost two months.

Have you settled in all right?

Yes, my apartment is all set up.

Actually, it's all been done
since the first day.

My dad helped me
set it all up.

Thank you.

- Dad helped you. Nice.
- Yes.

Quite the handyman.

Well, then... cheers.

Cheers.

You know, Melanie...

I wanted
to apologize again

about that
chocolate milk thing.

Oh, don't worry about it.

I had heard a rumor

and you should
never believe rumors.

Are things going okay?

- Yes.
- Really?

I had a really hard time

when I started out here.

Kids have special antennae.
They can sense it.

In retrospect, things weren't
as bad as they seemed at first.

Excuse me,
I'll be right back.

- How was everything?
- Great as usual.

I don't even read books
on the subject anymore.

Hey, Thorsten?

Can we talk about something
other than school?

Yes.

Sure.

I'm sorry, you're right.

Have a nice vacation
and all.

You too.
Thanks for the invitation.

Not at all.

- You're going in the same direction?
- Yes.

Hi, this is Melanie.

Come on,
pick up the phone.

I know you're home.
I saw you.

Anyway,
it's school break and...

give me a call sometime.
Or I'll try again.

Bye, see you soon.

You're drooling.

No, your friend wants some, too.

It's not only for you!

Oh, there's a gray one, too.

Okay, okay!

Go ahead, eat it.

Hello.

I just saw you
from the kitchen window.

What are you doing?

I'm getting rid of some stuff.

But it won't all fit in here.

Why don't you take it
to the dump?

My brother has the car.

We can load it into my car.

The recycling yard
is right next to the school.

You really wouldn't mind?

Well, these two
and then one more.

That would be great.

Thanks.

Oh, I actually wanted to ask you

if you wanted
to go see a movie later.

Well, I'll have to see
how far I get with this.

I see.

You could fit some more
into this one.

Melanie, you really
don't have to help me.

No, I really don't mind.

Or am I in your way?

No, don't be silly.

So how are things
at school?

Fine, I guess.

Not so good, actually.

It's just they're
always so noisy...

and I've tried everything, but...

I'm sure you'll manage.

Be glad you're not
self-employed.

Hey, Melanie,
how did that get in there?

'Cause you want
to keep it, right?

But this is the stuff
to be thrown away.

Do you think
I want to keep that?

I'm sorry.

Melanie, I think
I need to do this alone.

See, I'm not on vacation and I don't
have a lot of time to do this.

Yes, of course.

Thanks. Bye.

Oh, shit!

Hello, Tina.

Hello.

What are you doing here?

I just asked
about the membership fee.

A colleague and I
want to play here.

I'm surprised
you play tennis.

Life is full of surprises.

- Hello.
- Hi.

So how much longer
are you playing?

Another half hour or so.

Well, if you like
you can come by afterwards.

I could make
something to eat.

- Well, we usually...
- Thanks, we're going to the theater.

Maybe some other time.

Well, we'd better
get back to our game.

The courts are so expensive,
you know.

Well, then...

- have fun.
- Bye.

- Hello, Melanie.
- Hello.

So how was your break?

Great.

Did you go out of town?

Yes, I was in Hamburg
with a friend.

The one with
the boutique, right?

Right.

I love Hamburg.

Melanie,
I wanted to ask you...

we need T-shirts
for the school band.

Maybe you can
ask your friend

if she'd be our sponsor.

Well, I'll have to see.

You know,
with the band's logo.

She tends to have
more fashionable stuff.

I'm seeing her today
and I'll ask her anyway.

That would be great.

Have a good term.

Thanks.
You too.

There you are!
I've been looking for you.

You're the sub
for the ninth grade class.

I am? Did it say so
on the schedule?

Of course it did!

Sorry I'm late.

Can I have
your attention please?

- Hello?
- Hey...

I just wanted to say you can use
the time for homework.

How boring!

- Hello.
- Hello.

I need my key back
for my mother.

Sure, yes...

I just need to get it.

Come in.

Thanks.

And what are you up to?

I've been really busy.

And on the weekend
I'm going to visit a friend in Passau.

- She's a teacher, too.
- Really? That's nice.

- Well, that answers my other question.
- What?

It's my birthday and I was
going to invite you over.

Really?

Actually, the plans
aren't definite yet.

I could go
another weekend.

I'm only having
a few people over.

It doesn't matter.
It's the one time there's a party.

I'm really relieved.

Why?

I thought you
were mad at me

or... that I get on your nerves.

Don't be silly.

Well, think about it.

But it's really
nothing exciting.

- Take care.
- Bye.

Excuse me.

So who else is coming?

Various people.

I'm curious to meet them.

How are things going
with Tobias by the way?

Is he coming too?

I hope not.

Unless Benzle
mentioned something to him.

Shall we have
some champagne?

Sure... a toast
to your birthday.

But this is
way too expensive.

No, not at all.

The hotel belongs
to friends of my parents.

They have
a special spa day.

We can get facials
and all that.

Yes. I'll have to see
when I have time,

but I'm looking forward to it.

At first I wanted to get you
something else,

but I thought,

this is the kind of thing
you would never buy for yourself.

No, it's great.

Cheers.

It's so different
with fifth graders, you know?

You can still get them to laugh.
Like if you make

a funny face
or something.

What kind of face?

You know, a funny face.

If they've been good,

I sometimes reward them
by making a funny face.

- Oh, that kind of face.
- Right.

Hey, Tina.

Did everyone that you
were expecting show up?

You have to introduce me.

Sure, but first I have to
say hi to Wolfi.

Okay.

Melanie,
I can take care of that.

No, you're supposed
to enjoy yourself.

Hello.

Didn't we meet
at the shop party?

Oh yes, that's right.

Nice to see you again.

Thank you.

So are you happy
with your birthday party?

Yeah, it's great.

I think so too.

Are you Tobias?

Yes, why?

I thought you might be.

I'm Melanie,
a friend of Tina's.

- Hello.
- Hello.

We haven't met before,
have we?

No.

Are you thinking
about going in?

Yes, sort of.

Well, I know a little bit

about the history
you two have.

You probably know
more than I do.

I don't think it would be
a good idea today.

You may be right.

She doesn't know
what she wants.

Want some pastry?

Sure.

- Are these homemade?
- Yes.

Tina?

- What is it?
- I need to talk to you for a second.

What is it?

Here.

Tobias asked me
to give you these.

What? Why?

He was standing outside.

Why didn't he come up?

Well, he didn't know
if he should.

I told him it wouldn't be
a good idea today.

You're not all there,
are you?

Tina, I thought

it would just ruin
your evening.

Don't you have
problems of your own?

You really have lost it,
haven't you?

Melanie, I think you'd
better leave now.

Just as I thought.

Tina, I'd like to apologize.

I should have
stayed out of it,

but I was just trying
to help.

Here's your thing.
And don't ring my doorbell again.

You just don't get it,
do you?

I do... but my bowl
is missing.

She's missing some bowl.

Tina, please,

can we just sit down
and talk about this?

Melanie, just drop it.

That's spelled
with a double S!

Don't you know
the new spelling rules?

Some German teacher!

Bad bad!

Stupidity can be found
even in the best of families.

Ms. Pr�schle,
can I ask a question?

I walked across
the school courtyard

to the smokers' corner,
and what did I see?

Written in huge letters:
"Hash Corner. "

This is the last straw.
We have to do something.

I think we need to start
by looking at ourselves.

That goes
for the smokers.

Let me start by asking

who would be willing
to refrain from smoking

on the school premises?

I see that you're not
enthusiastic about the idea.

I'll be seeing you tonight, right?

Why, what's happening
tonight?

- Parent-teacher meeting.
- Oh right, of course.

In America,

almost all public places
are non-smoking.

As far as I can see,
everyone is here.

I suggest that we begin.

Good evening, everyone.

Good evening.

I'd like to welcome you,
the parents of the students in 5B.

In case you're wondering,

unfortunately, Ms. Pr�schle
couldn't be here tonight.

She was feeling ill
this morning,

so please excuse
her absence.

I'll begin with
my own subject, music.

Hello.

Hello.

Okay...

I know
I should have called.

I did try, actually, but...

yeah...

Don't worry, it's okay.

Tomorrow
I might have forgotten.

- The T-shirts.
- Yes, I thought

yellow would look nice
with the logo and all.

Blue or green
wouldn't work as well.

And I thought
yellow's nicer for kids.

But, I mean,
they have other colors too.

I still have the receipt,
so I could exchange them.

What do you think?

What's really
going on with you?

I'll have to see.

Thank you.

I'll be going, then.

Okay.

"In the castle tower

there is
an enchanted princess.

You have to wake her up,
so be on your way.

When the giant saw her,
he tried to squash her,

but she began to sing

and he fell to the ground,
fast asleep.

Then she went
to the snakes and said,

'Why are you so mean
to people who never hurt you?

Why are you so mean?'

And the snakes said,
'We don't know why. We're sorry. '

Then she went up
to the princess' tower.

The princess was
lying fast asleep in the straw.

Thinking she was dead,
she began to cry.

Tears from her eyes
fell onto the sleeping princess.

One tear fell onto her heart,

and she opened her eyes.
She thanked silly Lisa a thousand times

and asked her if she wanted
to live in the castle with her.

Lisa said yes,
and she became wise and happy.

And they lived happily ever after. "

Now what?

Okay...

Now...

please just be quiet
until the period ends.

Morning.
So what have we got here?

Just a few old clothes
and papers.

We don't take
household garbage.

- Where can I take it?
- To your own garbage can.

Please, I've been driving it
around for ages.

It's household garbage
and we don't take that.

"Household garbage. "

Asshole.

Yeah...

So...